Hobbiton of the Future?

I love looking at original artwork for writing inspiration. Here’s a cool one I came across today. I love it because it merges obvious fantasy overtones with hints of science fiction.

What do you think is going on in this painting? What is this village? Who are the three travelers? Are they entering this place for the first time, or is it where they live, and now they’re departing for destinations unknown? What’s your story for this image?

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That’s pretty awesome, though I might have pegged it for more of a Rivendell village than Hobbiton. You’ve done sci fi and superheroes so far. Will this kickstart a possible fantasy adventure some time in the future?

Cool image.
To me, these travellers have just arrived in this village. This has been their destination and it hasn’t been an easy road for them. There is a lot in this village they don’t understand. The technology in this place is magic to them, but they know the people who live here can do things that they can’t, so they have come seeking some sort of assistance.